Economic Development

As a new era of remote and in-office work begins, some companies are trying...

Less than a year after it was sold to Brand Velocity Partners, Baton Rouge-based...

As part of efforts to shift its business focus, Baton Rouge-based H&E Equipment Services Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its crane business for $130 million in cash to a subsidiary of global crane manufacturer The Manitowoc Company.

​​Developers Steve Keller and Dan Moody III, are planning to develop a 300-unit multifamily...

While Baton Rouge officials profess to be increasingly focused on addressing the parish’s worsening flooding and drainage problems, the Planning Commission tonight is scheduled to consider three new residential developments in high-risk flood zones.

Business optimism increased in June, rising by 2.9 points to 102.5 on the NFIB’s...

Baton Rouge clothing stores have had a surge in sales since restrictions were lifted,...

Construction employment in June remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in...

Approaching its 25th year, the Red Stick Farmers Market has helped scores of Baton Rouge area small businesses survive and grow.

Baton Rouge neared the top of the list of U.S. cities for biggest year-over-year...